(Alexander)
Hush now baby, canât you see
This cross I bear, it ainât for me
I do my job, itâs all I have
To give you things I never had
I had my chance in â63
To start my own small company
Thatâs over now, I know itâs true
For me babe, it ainât for you
Listen to the things I say
Donât run and hide, donât turn away
Ainât no one knows what you should do
Boy, itâs too late for me
It ainât for you
Son I see youâre going far
Out of college, brand new car
Your business is doing well
Your mom and I, weâre proud as hell
But remember everything I said
He who hesitates is dead
And a simple man with honest means
Is better than a thousand thieves
Listen to the things I say
Donât run and hide, donât turn away
Ainât no one knows what you should do
Boy, itâs too late for me
It ainât for you
Hello dad, I know itâs late
Thereâs something that just couldnât wait
Iâm working seven days a week
I need some time for family
Thereâs too much work for just one man
So now Iâm looking to expand
I did the things you said to do
And now âm coming back for you
Listen to the things I say
Donât run and hide, donât turn away
Ainât no one knows what you should do
Boy, itâs too late for me
It ainât for you
